The newlyweds were all smiles as they were met by a pack of photographers as they made their way through Sydney airport, with Stefanovic speaking briefly to the waiting media.

"I suppose, as they say, a change is as good as a holiday, I'm looking forward to getting back to work. I'm moving forward with a sense of excitement about what's to come," Stefanovic said, as per The Daily Telegraph.

"I'm happy to be home with my family and friends. I'm looking forward to Christmas with loved ones. I've got a lot to be thankful for."

Stefanovic was all smiles for the cameras

It's been a rollercoaster year for Stefanovic to say the least, so when Channel 9 sensationally dumped the breakfast show co-host from the Today show after almost 14 years.

In the new year, it's understood the newly wed TV star will now have to serve a period of rehabilitation at Nine's flagship current affairs show 60 Minutes before he can return to his star status.

"He's ruined his brand," Mr Leckie said. "I don't think he has any awareness about what he's done. At the moment, he's dead meat.

"That wedding was a joke. He stuffed up with the wedding."

Stefanovic’s lavish wedding is said to have damaged his brand. Picture: Instagram

The embattled TV star has also declared war on his ex-wife Cassandra Thorburn, reportedly engaging high-powered lawyers in a bid to silence her increasingly bitter public tirades.

According to The Sunday Telegraph, solicitors acting on his behalf will this week issue a subpoena to the journalist and paparazzo who recorded Thorburn unleashing in an airport rant, Jonathan Marshall, who has told news.com.au he will hand over the material.

The explosive interview, which took place in the arrivals hall of Sydney Airport earlier this month, saw Thorburn describe her ex as "fake" and having "a lot to hide".